Once Upon A Mattress
by Marshall Barer, Mary Rodgers, Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller

Composed by Marshall Barer and Mary Rodgers

, this piano, vocal, and guitar songbook features seven selections from the beloved Broadway musical Once Upon a Mattress

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Designed for medium-level performers, it provides expressive and accessible arrangements for singers, pianists, and theater enthusiasts preparing auditions, recitals, or focused personal study.

Each selection includes vocal melody lines, full piano accompaniment, complete lyrics, and chord names for guitar, making it suitable for solo practice or collaborative performance.

The edition also includes a cast list and black and white photos from the original 1959 Broadway production, offering historical context for fans of classic musical theater.

The arrangements balance musical depth with practical playability, allowing performers to concentrate on storytelling, phrasing, and character interpretation.

Teachers and students alike will find the repertoire engaging for strengthening musicality, timing, and vocal confidence while staying true to the spirit of the original score.

Whether building a theater repertoire library or preparing for performance, this collection delivers material that feels both nostalgic and enduring.

Its concise format makes it easy to integrate into lessons, rehearsal planning, or quick audition preparation without sacrificing musical substance.

Full Song List Happily Ever After * In a Little While * Normandy * Sensitivity * Shy * Very Soft Shoes * Yesterday I Loved You

Ideal for practice, performance, or gifting to a Broadway fan, this vocal selections collection captures the wit and warmth of Once Upon a Mattress in a format performers will return to again and again, supporting confident interpretation and expressive stage presence.